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Nissan Unveils the Hi-Cross Concept in Geneva

Nissan says that their latest CUV concept, the Nissan Hi-Cross, is a preview of what we can expect to see in their lineup in the future. We won't necessarily see the Hi-Cross hit showroom floors in the next few years, but the design language and fuel-efficient powertrain speak volumes about the future of Nissan's utility vehicle portfolio. Which, as it stands, is already pretty extensive.

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Nissan Hybrid System on Steroids

Nissan is working hard to lower the emissions from all vehicles, not just their electric Nissan Leaf. The company will soon implement an advanced supercharged engine mated to a hybrid power plant.

This hybrid, which will be available on cars at Vaden Nissan one day soon, connects a supercharged 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with CVT transmission, electric motor, and lithium-ion battery. Details on fuel economy will depend on the vehicles themselves, though Nissan "seems to have set out to build a system that is equal parts performance and fuel economy."1

Other reports suggest the new system will debut…

Nissan Ellure Hybrid Full Details

Nissan is on its way to producing more luxury electric cars. Models like their Nissan Leaf have already sold out its first year's worth of production. Stories are circulating around the web that Nissan is pulling dealer demo cars to sell to customers, in hopes of sustaining demand.

The Ellure Hybrid concept, which made its world debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, represents Nissan's "future design language." Fans can expect to…